City eligible for $5.4M to upgrade water system
The city council for East Tawakoni was informed that the city’s water system grant application was eligible for $5.4 million in principal forgiveness from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). […]
Year: 2026
Commissioners re-appoint temporary JP
The Rains County Commissioners Court discussed the lease of a tractor with a boom mower, appointed a temporary Justice of the Peace and approved the installation of automatic doors at the library and courthouse annex during the regular meeting on Thursday, October 22. […]
Early voting ends Friday, General Election Day Tuesday
Early voting in Rains County for the November 3 General Election continues until Friday, October 30 at the Rains County Courthouse Annex. […]
Lady Cat season ends in Commerce
Lady Cat Arianna Philson bumps the ball over the block attempt during a match on October 9. The Lady Cat season ended with a 3-1 district loss to the Commerce Lady Tigers on October 23. […]
The Economics of Unrealistic Expectations
When David and I first married, we attended a “Nearly and Newlyweds” class at our church. […]
Point City Council discusses proposed rate changes
The City of Point held a regular meeting on Thursday, October 22, to read over proposed rate changes for city services. […]
October 29, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Angel Tree Applications open now; Toys For Tots Donation Boxes Available; Spooktacular; 4th Annual Westyn’s Run 5K; Veterans Day Program; LCN Fall into Fashion; Thanksgiving Luncheon; Blood Drive in Yantis; RYSA Stew Cook-off; Tai Chi Class Wednesdays in Nov & Dec. […]
Larry O’Neal Slatter
Larry O’Neal Slatter, 82, died on October 26, 2026. […]
Wildcats stung by Jackets
The Rains Wildcat varsity football team could not overcome a slow start in a 56-33 district loss to the Mineola Yellowjackets on Friday night, October 16, in Mineola. […]
Armstrong’s passion for animals leads to rescue farm
Jennifer Armstrong lived around draft horses all her life and is right at home on the rescue farm Sophie’s Home Equine Center (Center) that she started in 2020. The Center is located at 1581 FM 3274 in Emory, where Armstrong and three other directors presently take care of eight donkeys and 13 horses. All the animals are friendly, sweet, and living a good life after being rescued from auctions and kill pens. […]